Paul Irvine
Teacher Consultant: Instructional Technology
Instructional Media Center, ESC
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What is Web 2.0 (Two Point Oh)?
From The Cool Cat Teacher Blog
"When the Internet emerged in the early 1990's, it was a place where people could go to look information up."
"Sometimes, like on message boards, users could write and leave information, but it was not easy to do and pretty rare for most non technically savvy people."
"Then in the late 1990's, some websites emerged, that let users do more." People were able to contribute to the Web; it became a medium in which we could read AND write.
The Web had become a medium where people could interact.
If you've already created a Google account for any application, like Gmail or Google Apps, just sign in. You do not have to create a different account for the reader.
If you do not yet have a Google account, create one.
3. Select one or more feeds for your Google Reader. Here are some possibilities.
For current information on consumer technology topics, try David Pogue's column.
Locate the RSS icon and click the link to subscribe to the feed.
To keep up-to-date with the latest in instructional technology, try Technology & Learning.
Click the RSS icon at the top of the online magazine to subscribe.
A creative, dynamic, and innovative digital outlet that captures learner's excitement for online creations, keeps learners engaged in course content, and makes teaching and learning more fun.
A private and safe platform, monitored directly by teachers. Teachers control all the activities of their learners.
A valuable teaching tool that integrates diverse core subjects including math, science, history, art, photography, music and more for individual learner portfolios, unique alternative assessments, and differentiated instructional activities.
A fun, imaginative, and powerful learning experience which fosters independent creative self expression, positive learner-teacher relationships, and teamwork on collaborative class projects.
A vibrant, multi-sensory learning experience which integrates learner’s knowledge and skills into traditionally text-oriented subjects and motivates learner’s desire to explore topics in which they may previously have been less interested.
So what is Glogster?Glogster is a Web 2.0 application that allows teachers to create virtual posters for their students to guide their learning on a specific subject. For free, teachers can register 100 students who can then create their own virtual posters.
Here is an example of a Spanish teacher's glog for vocab review: Spanish 1 vocab review
Here is an example of a Spanish student's glog for a project: Logan
MAKE BELIEFS COMIX! is a website that allows students to create their own comics in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish, as well as Portuguese and Latin. MBC! does not support Chinese characters at this time, but comics can be created using pinyin.
When creating a comic on MBC! the comic cannot be saved and revisited. The website allows you to print or e-mail the comic; however, you can also screen capture the comic. Mac:
Use Command+Shift+4 to save as an image.
Use Command+Control+Shift+4 to copy and paste it into another document.
Windows:
Alt-Print Screen to capture the active window.
Paste the image into an image editing program like Paint.
Select the area you want to capture.
Either copy it to paste into a document or crop it and save the cropped image.
SurveyGizmo and SurveyMonkey are web-based applications in which you can create surveys, questionnaires, and polls. They both have a free version, which is generally sufficient for classroom use. You create an account in which you create surveys and return to get the results. Both sites provide a link to your survey that you provide to respondents so they can take your survey. If you want to embed the survey on a page (e.g., on your wiki), SurveyGizmo provides a code.
SurveyGizmo
Under the big "Free Trial" arrow, click Free for a free account.
Create an account: First & Last Name, Email (use your work email since this is for school), Password & Confirm Password (use one you use for something else so you'll remember it).
This site has numerous links to sites with Web 2.0. Before getting too involved in a site, sure to test the site at school. Some sites will be blocked because if inappropriate content or advertisements.
Teacher Consultant: Instructional Technology
Instructional Media Center, ESC
What is Web 2.0 (Two Point Oh)?
From The Cool Cat Teacher Blog
- "When the Internet emerged in the early 1990's, it was a place where people could go to look information up."
- "Sometimes, like on message boards, users could write and leave information, but it was not easy to do and pretty rare for most non technically savvy people."
- "Then in the late 1990's, some websites emerged, that let users do more." People were able to contribute to the Web; it became a medium in which we could read AND write.
- The Web had become a medium where people could interact.
Davis, Vicki A.. Basics for Beginners: What is Web 2.0? . January 09, 2009. February 15, 2010 http://coolcatteacher.blogspot.com/2009/01/basics-for-beginners-what-is-web-20.html.From Dictionary.com
Comparison of Similar Web 1.0 and Web 2.0 Applications
Web 1.0
Web 2.0
"What Is RSS?" from CommonCraft
Google Reader
1. Go to www.google.com/reader.2. You need a Google account.
- If you've already created a Google account for any application, like Gmail or Google Apps, just sign in. You do not have to create a different account for the reader.
- If you do not yet have a Google account, create one.
3. Select one or more feeds for your Google Reader. Here are some possibilities.Locate the RSS icon
Click the RSS icon at the top of the online magazine to subscribe.
"Google Reader in Plain English" from CommonCraft
Glogster
Glogster is for Educators:- A creative, dynamic, and innovative digital outlet that captures learner's excitement for online creations, keeps learners engaged in course content, and makes teaching and learning more fun.
- A private and safe platform, monitored directly by teachers. Teachers control all the activities of their learners.
- A valuable teaching tool that integrates diverse core subjects including math, science, history, art, photography, music and more for individual learner portfolios, unique alternative assessments, and differentiated instructional activities.
Glogster is for Learners:- A fun, imaginative, and powerful learning experience which fosters independent creative self expression, positive learner-teacher relationships, and teamwork on collaborative class projects.
- A vibrant, multi-sensory learning experience which integrates learner’s knowledge and skills into traditionally text-oriented subjects and motivates learner’s desire to explore topics in which they may previously have been less interested.
(http://edu.glogster.com/)So what is Glogster? Glogster is a Web 2.0 application that allows teachers to create virtual posters for their students to guide their learning on a specific subject. For free, teachers can register 100 students who can then create their own virtual posters.
Here is an example of a Spanish teacher's glog for vocab review: Spanish 1 vocab review
Here is an example of a Spanish student's glog for a project: Logan
This one has better information on the initial setup steps: http://www.slideshare.net/kadair26/glogster-1007416
This one has more information on creating a glog: http://drop.io/4denpdx/asset/glogster-wtih-de-ppt
More detailed instructions on creating a glog: http://www.scribd.com/doc/14015153/Glogster-Instructions
Macs : Using video and audio on a glog: http://maistec.posterous.com/using-glogsters-with-macs
MAKE BELIEFS COMIX!
MAKE BELIEFS COMIX! is a website that allows students to create their own comics in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish, as well as Portuguese and Latin. MBC! does not support Chinese characters at this time, but comics can be created using pinyin.
When creating a comic on MBC! the comic cannot be saved and revisited. The website allows you to print or e-mail the comic; however, you can also screen capture the comic.
Mac:
- Use Command+Shift+4 to save as an image.
- Use Command+Control+Shift+4 to copy and paste it into another document.
Windows:SurveyGizmo and SurveyMonkey
SurveyGizmo and SurveyMonkey are web-based applications in which you can create surveys, questionnaires, and polls. They both have a free version, which is generally sufficient for classroom use. You create an account in which you create surveys and return to get the results. Both sites provide a link to your survey that you provide to respondents so they can take your survey. If you want to embed the survey on a page (e.g., on your wiki), SurveyGizmo provides a code.SurveyGizmo
Sources for Web 2.0 Apps
Go2Web20: Web Application Index
67 pages of Web 2.0 Apps! There is also a handy "Tag List" on the right, a drill-down directory search you can use to find Web 2.0 apps by topic.Web 2.0 Backpack - Web Apps for Students
Online replacements for Microsoft Office, Notetaking, Studying, Bookmarking, Collaboration, Calendars, Calculations, etc.Web 2.0: Cool Tools for Schools
This site has numerous links to sites with Web 2.0. Before getting too involved in a site, sure to test the site at school. Some sites will be blocked because if inappropriate content or advertisements.